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The Tip is 'Don't procrastinate' For years I've been buying ink jet cartridges from a big box office supply store. These cartridges were made overseas and labeled with the well-known brand of a large American printer company. One I remembered a local store that advertised quality cartridges. I had traveled by this local store hundreds of times but never stopped. This time I stopped at the local store. To my surprise I discovered that they carried the cartridge I needed and it was a Made in USA cartridge. Made in Chicago, to be precise, and it was half the price of the imported ones I had been buying for years. The quality is exceptional and they last longer too. Who knew? After that experience, I make a point to stop at every store I can. By doing so, I've been finding more and more Made in America products. Occasionally the clerks don't know the country of origin; this can be discouraging but finding the origin information yourself isn't difficult I've come to realize. Believe it not, there are actually a number of computers made in the US including laptops made in the USA. When the label is not visibly displayed I use the other Made in America buying tips to help me find Made in US. If the store doesn't carry what you are looking for, use Made in America Secrets to find it and tell the manager about your experience at their store. If enough people are asking for Made in America products stores will begin to carry them. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Trailmate Specialty Cycles Harry Bakker, President and Owner of Trailmate, purchased the company in 1977. At the time, Trailmate was a specialty manufacturer of adult recreational tricycles. In 1978, Harry purchased the assets of a local Cycle Company in Bradenton, Florida. These acquisitions, along with aggressive product development, have evolved into a multi-million dollar company that produces a diverse line that includes 12 specialty cycle models marketed under the Trailmate name. We currently operate out of a 67,000 sq. ft. plant located in Bradenton, Florida. All Trailmate products are built tough by skilled workers, utilizing premium materials and the safest, most efficient production practices. Through our 30-year history we have continued to partner with our dealers, distributors and resellers to provide the American consumer with a quality product that's made in the USA. We look forward to many more years of service. |
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